Today we welcomed Erasmus student 🎓 Ljuljeta Kruezija, a 2nd-year Nursing 🩺 student from the College of Applied Studies in Novi Sad.
She was welcomed by Dean 👩🏫 Tatjana Badrov, Erasmus Coordinator 🌍 Marina Marković, Student Council President 🎤 Darija Pelengić, and the most important link in adapting and settling in the city 🏙️ and at the University 🎓, her buddy student 🤝 Lucija Ključević.
#vub #erasmusplus #sestrinstvo ✨
As part of the Treasure project 💎, the University of Applied Sciences 🎓 was visited by Vice-Dean Oznur Korukcu 👩🏫 and PhD candidate Meltem Ozkakaya 📚 from Akdeniz University, Antalya, Turkey 🇹🇷. They toured the University 🏫 and, together with colleagues from the Nursing Studies program 🩺👩⚕️ and the Erasmus coordinator 🌍🤝, agreed on the continuation of long-standing successful cooperation 🤗✨.
The photo gallery can be found on our Facebook page:
Bjelovar University of Applied Sciences is participating in the international project COST Action CA21107 DIGI-net: Inequalities in Later Life Work Redefined by Digitalisation. It is part of the prestigious international DIGI-net network coordinated by Mendel University in Brno, which focuses on the impact of digitalisation on labour market inequalities in later life. European labour markets are undergoing a digital revolution—transformed by information technology, robotics, artificial intelligence, and automation. However, significant disparities in the level of digitalisation across Europe still persist. At the same time, the proportion of workers over the age of 50 remaining in the workforce is increasing. How digitalisation affects older workers remains unclear, which is why DIGI-net is addressing this complex issue.
The main goal of the Action is to overcome critical gaps in conceptual innovations and to bridge the divide between academic research and policymaking, in order to better address work-related inequalities redefined by digitalisation.
The project brings together more than 400 researchers from 44 countries around the world. It is led by Prof. Martina Rašticová from Mendel University in Brno (Chair of the Action) and Prof. Petia Genkova from Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences (Vice-Chair of the Action). Associate Professor Zrinka Puharić from Bjelovar University of Applied Sciences is participating in the project.
Key activities include organizing at least three international events annually (including management committee meetings, training schools, and policy-related events), supporting short-term scientific missions (the University has hosted Dr. Feyza Dalayli from Turkey on an STSM), and providing grants for independent research and conference participation. The outcomes include scientific publications, policy briefs, and the preparation of two open-access monographs.
The research is carried out within five working groups focused on digitalisation and inequalities, age-inclusive organisational culture, the health of older workers, policy development and implementation, and engagement with social, corporate, and news media. Staff members from our university have actively participated in this work. The initiative also includes a Young Researchers and Innovators Forum and a Reference Group for Older Workers.
More information: www.digineteu.eu
We wish a joyful Easter to all current and former students, employees, external associates, stakeholders, and friends of Bjelovar University of Applied Sciences!
#vub #mechatronics 🤖 #nursing 🩺 #computing 💻 #happyeaster 🐰🥚🌼
The fourth meetup lecture in 2025 titled “How is the world’s fastest car made?” will be delivered by Mateo Ivančić, Technical Support Engineer @ Bugatti Rimac. 💻🔧
📝 Lecture Summary:
This lecture offers a glimpse into the complex and thrilling 🌟 world of hypercar development 🏎️, with a special focus on electronic architecture 💡 and ECU communication 🔌. A particular emphasis will be placed on two revolutionary models: Bolide – a one-of-a-kind racing hypercar 🏁 and Mistral – the fastest production roadster in the world 🌬️🚀 Participants will also get insights into the day-to-day work in the high-tech automotive industry ⚙️🧠, highlighting Mateo’s role 👨💻 within development teams, his collaboration with engineers 👷♂️👩🔧 from various fields, and tackling real-world technical challenges 🔧📈 at the highest level.
📅 Date: April 29, 2025, at 17:00
📍 Location: Hall 4, A. B. Šimića 1, Bjelovar University of Applied Sciences
👥 Organizer: Bjelovar University of Applied Sciences
🤝 Co-organizer: Bjelovar Technology Park
🎉 After party at OKA Bar provided by: Super Duper Secret Sponsor
📸 Design by: STIPE BOŠČIĆ | PIXEL FACTORY
Our student Darija Pelengić 👩🎓, as part of the Student Buddy program 🤝, took our Erasmus student Nur Ceren Ceylan 🌍 (from Akdeniz University in Antalya 🇹🇷) to the Salaj family estate to experience the true magic of Easter 🐣✨. Nur Ceren couldn’t hide her excitement 😍, and what was supposed to be a one-hour visit turned into three hours of pure enjoyment 🕒🌷 at the Salaj family’s estate.
#vub #erasmusplus #studentbuddy
Zrinka Puharić, a nursing teacher, participated in the International Staff Week at the partner institution Satakunta University of Applied Sciences in Pori, Finland, from April 7 to April 11, 2025. 📚🏫 Her stay included a tour of the campus, the library 📖, the sports hall 🏋️, the relaxation room 🧘, practical training rooms 🧪, and facilities for simulating home care for people with disabilities ♿🏠.
Students of the professional undergraduate Nursing study programme 👩⚕️👨⚕️ Lorena Vincelj, Ivona Ivančević, Lucija Ključević, and Marija Vojak, together with their lecturers Sabina Bis and Ivan Pokec, took part in the Health Day celebration 🌿❤️. The event was supported by Dean Tatjana Badrov, Vice-Dean for Teaching and Student Affairs Zoran Vrhovski, and Secretary Zdravka Bilić.
Our mechatronics students 🤖 are on a field trip 📚 today at the International Industry Fair in Celje, Slovenia 🇸🇮, accompanied by their instructors Tomislav Pavlic and Stjepan Golubić 👨🏫👨🏫. This is the largest and most prominent fair in the fields of machine building 🏗️, toolmaking ⚙️, welding and cutting 🔧🔥, industrial automation 🤖, the industry of polymers 🧪 and advanced technologies 🚀 in SE Europe.
🎓 What Do Our Students Say About Us? We’ve just published the results of the student survey for the 2024/2025 winter semester, and guess what? The results are fantastic! 🙌 💬 More than 80% of students participated in the survey and made it loud and clear: 🔹 Lecturers teach clearly, engagingly, and with great dedication! 🔹 Materials are accessible, communication is excellent, and classes are held regularly! 🔹 Average lecturer ratings range from 4.64 to an impressive 4.83! 📊 Top-rated study programmes: ✅ Nursing – Graduate Programme: Average rating 4.83 ✅ Mechatronics and Computer Science: Some lecturers scored a perfect 5.00! ✨ Our students value effort, quality, and commitment. If you’re looking for a study programme that puts knowledge and student support first, come to **Bjelovar University of Applied Sciences**! 🔗 Learn more: https://vub.hr/stud-anketa-2025/ #StudySmart #BjelovarUAS #StudentSurvey #ProudOfOurResults #VUB
